LPN/Medical Assistant Family Practice

Johnson County Hospital•Tecumseh, NE

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs selected nursing duties and assists physicians as part of the clinical care team. Maintains strict patient confidentiality and treats physicians, patients and visitors with dignity and respect.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program.
LPN license in the state of Nebraska.
Current CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

One year previous clinic experience helpful.

Responsibilities

Implements, evaluates and manages the care and education of patients in the medical office.
Reviews and updates patient charts prior to appointment with recent test results and correspondence and determines needed services per practice protocol.
Prepares patients for examinations, procedures and treatments by escorting them from the waiting area to an exam room. This includes but is not limited to taking vital signs, prepping for surgical procedures and obtaining laboratory tests.
Gives injections, draws blood and performs laboratory test when necessary.
Maintains medication records and administers medication upon physician order.
Vaccines for children ordering and reporting.
Takes EKGs.
Triages and responds to patient communications within practice policy.
Schedules tests and treatments, preauthorizing patients when necessary.
Prepares, cleans and maintains exam and treatment rooms.
Prepares and maintains clinical supplies and equipment.
Completes clinic transcription in a timely manner.
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing results timely.
Understands and demonstrates compliance with HIPPA regulations and will comply with all JCH policies and procedures.
All other duties as deemed necessary by the medical director and clinic manager.
Patients are always our first priority.